by Daniel X. Thomas
Dear readers,
I thank you for your interest in my blog!
I wish you, and all those dear to you, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Not too many problems, be it at home or at work. Enjoy your time whatever you do!
All the best
DXThomas
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a hob having at least one cooking zone and a method for operating a hob.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked, inter alia, as claim 1 as granted was infringing Art 123(2) in view of an intermediate generalisation. Not all the features taken from the description were kept in the features introduced in the claim,
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent results from a divisional application of EP1717431 / EP 2 560 730.
The patent relates to implantable medical devices like ear implants, and specifically, to magnetic elements in such devices that allow for magnetic resonance imaging.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided maintenance according a new MR filed in opposition.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to powdered nutritional formulations including a dryblended plant protein. At least a portion of the dryblended plant protein has been spray dried prior to being dryblended into the powdered nutritional formulation.
The decision is interesting in that the board has looked at case law and has interpreted the legal provisions relating to late-filed requests.
by Daniel X. Thomas
Brief outline of the file
The patent is concerned generally with food preparation and in particular with a “Method and system for heating with multi-frequency microwaves”.
The patent is a divisional of EP 07766892/EP 2 055 146. The proprietor appealed the revocation decision of the OD. For the OD the ground of opposition under Art 100(c) applied to claims 1 (method) and 4 (system) as granted.